Deputy Commission Secretary/Support Services at Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission

Terms of Service: Contract – 5 years

The Deputy Commission Secretary (Support Services) is one of the principal deputies to the Commission Secretary/CEO in the management of the secretariat, and is responsible for direct supervision of the support functions including human resource and administration, financial services, legal, ICT services and research and development services. A key part of this role is ensuring synergy within the support functions to deliver results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the day to day management of the Commission’s support services functions;
• Responsible for the management and coordination of the Commission’s support services functions;
• Responsible for overseeing the Commission’s financial services in line with the Public Financial Management Act;
• Overseeing the Commission’s procurement and warehousing functions and ensure compliance with the Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations;
• Providing strategic direction in the performance of the Commission’s support function and operations and ensure periodic reporting;
• Overseeing the internal and external communication function of the Commission;
• Working closely with the Commission Secretary/CEO and the Deputy Commission Secretary/Operations to ensure delivery of Commission’s key results;
• Coordinate the Commission’s internal and external

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Law or Public/Business Administration or related field from a recognized university/institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Law or Public/Business Administration or related field from a recognized university/institution;
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience, five (5) of which must be at the senior management level in a large organization;
• Membership to the relevant professional body and in good standing; and
• Must have demonstrated a track record in delivering significant strategic initiatives/experience or a strong appreciation of electoral administration of electoral
• Must be computer